LEGION beat Astra Invicta 2:1 to stay in PARI Universe race

Stojkov and LEGION came back from two straight defeats to beat Astra Invicta 2:1 in the PARI Universe group stage, taking their first win of the event.

LEGION picked up their first win at PARI Universe on Saturday, beating Astra Invicta 2:1 in a Bo3 and keeping their playoff hopes alive. The team, with Macedonian mid player Stojkov, had lost to Team Spirit and PARIVISION in their opening two series.

The win lifts LEGION to 1-2 in Group B, level with Astra Invicta in the third spot. The top four of the five teams in each group move on to the playoffs, and the rest are eliminated.

LEGION's last group match is against BetBoom Team on Monday at 18:00. BetBoom have lost both of their series so far.

PARI Universe is a Tier 1 event with a $250,000 prize pool. The playoffs, played as a double-elimination bracket, start on October 28.